I once ordered a martini at a networking event. “How do you want it?” the bartender asked. I had no idea what he meant but I didn’t want to look dumb. “Uh, shaken?” I replied (because that’s what James Bond says). The bartender smirked. “No, I mean, do you want Vodka or Gin?” I felt like a damn fool. Here’s how to…

Bar carts save space and keep all your drink supplies handy, but can be expensive, if you find a good one. This one is easy on you wallet, totally customizable, and affordable. All it takes is a trip to IKEA and some supplies.

You have so many beers to choose from, and so many types of glasses to serve them in. You don’t need to buy them all, but most beers are traditionally served in certain types of glasses to emphasize their taste. Here’s a visual guide to the most popular ones.

Martini’s are a sophisticated drink, but they can be daunting if you don’t know the ingredients or lingo. This infographic explains everything you need to know about ordering and making one the most iconic cocktails there is.

There's nothing like a couple of cocktails before a dinner party to get everyone loosened up. A home bar doesn't have to be fancy or terribly expensive. With a few essentials and a little knowledge, you'll be serving up great drinks in no time.

Amazon announced their online marketplace for wine yesterday. That's great, but there's no shortage of places on the internet to get great bargains on quality beer, wine, and spirits, especially on the cheap. That got us thinking: What do you actually need for a well put-together home bar, and how can you explore…

Here's a great use for an old-fashioned address book: write down cocktail recipes in them. The alphabetical tabs, bartending expert Jeffrey Morgenthaler writes, makes it quick and easy to look up a recipe for prep or to share with guests.

Unlike the Windows system tray, the Mac menu bar provides few options for customizing it to your liking. Here's how to hide your menu bar to free up an extra 20 pixels of precious space and create a cleaner desktop.